The bar interior shot at Coal Shed Brighton

The Bar & Terrace

at The Coal Shed Brighton

Cocktails, wine and fire-cooked snacks — right in the heart of the city.

Just a stone’s throw from Brighton seafront, our bar is the perfect spot to slip into before dinner, settle in for a few rounds or drop by for a glass (or two) after a day in the city. With plush seating, low lighting and a warm, intimate atmosphere, it’s where great drinks meet laid-back Brighton energy.

Whether it’s a perfectly stirred martini, a bold glass of red with a plate of oysters, or something seasonal from our ever-evolving cocktail list, our bar team knows how to pour a good time.

Cocktail being poured from a shaker

Welcome to the 4PM Club

Every Monday to Saturday, from 4-5pm.
Buy a drink. Get a chef’s snack. Simple.

At 4PM sharp, we hit pause on the workday and turn up the good stuff. Our chefs send out complimentary bar snacks — fresh from the pass and always changing — with every drink you order. Think chargrilled bites, smoky little numbers and one-offs you’ll wish you could order by the plate.

No secret handshakes. No minimum spend. Just a little something extra for being in the know.

Orange cocktail on a black and wooden table

World Class Drinks at The Coal Shed Brighton

Cocktails, Wine, and the Occasional Curveball

Our bar team doesn’t do average. Our cocktail list is split down the middle — half signature serves crafted by our bar team, half timeless classics with a Coal Shed twist.

On the signature side, expect boundary-pushing techniques, seasonal ingredients and a healthy dose of fire. These are original creations you won’t find elsewhere — refined, inventive and built to surprise. On the classics side, it’s the drinks you know, done our way. Think perfected Negronis, sharper-than-sharp Martinis, and Old Fashioneds that don’t mess about.

Beer more your thing? We’ve got a strong rotation of local favourites and imported pours that go down just right on the terrace. Whether you’re in the mood to explore or after something familiar and flawless, our bartenders have you covered.

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Bar snack on a wooden platter

Small Plates. Big Flavour.

Fire-led bites made for drinking, grazing and staying longer than planned.

This isn’t just a drinks bar. Our bar food hits with the same fire-first approach as the main menu. Think beef tartare and martinis, grilled tacos and mezcal, our signature Coal Shed cheeseburger or a plate of padron peppers with your pint. Food that fills a gap, or becomes the main event — your call.

Walk-ins welcome. Tables of up to eight can be booked online. Private hire available on request.

Contact us today

From first sip to final snack, our bar was made for good times. Whether it’s post-work drinks, weekend catch-ups or a spontaneous cocktail stop, we’ve got the space, the flavour and the vibe.

To book a table, plan a group hangout or enquire about private hire, just drop us a line — we’ll take care of the rest.